Santa Barbara CA

Santa Barbara city officials are looking toward the future of the waterfront, developing a 30-year plan considering both quick fixes and long-term enhancements to mitigate the impacts from sea-level rise, erosion, and flood hazards over the next few decades and beyond. The city’s Harbor Commission had a chance to...

Finding a place that feels like your own discovery changes everything about a meal. The energy shifts. Expectations drop. What matters becomes simple again. Good food, a relaxed setting, and that quiet feeling of knowing you stumbled onto something worth remembering. Not every great spot announces itself. Some sit...

Emergency responders are investigating a hazardous materials incident Monday afternoon at the federal correctional complex on Klein Boulevard in Lompoc, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. County firefighters are working alongside the Lompoc City Fire Department at the low-security, federally...

Silvergreens is set to enter the Santa Barbara dining scene in spring 2026, marking the return of the once-popular healthy dining brand. The café will operate from 1001 State Street in Santa Barbara and has been developed in partnership with Amazon. The announcement was made on the company’s website, which lists the...

A fully built-out restaurant space in downtown Santa Barbara, which has served as a gathering spot for decades, is now available for lease. Located at 20 W Figueroa Street, the property is being marketed as a turn-key restaurant space, according to its listing by real estate and investment management firm Colliers.

The Ventura Police Department said it arrested a 26-year-old man for resisting a police officer after an apparent shooting early Tuesday morning.

Santa Barbara’s culture has always been a point of attraction. It reflects the city’s deeply rooted artistic expression, heritage, and community engagement. From film screenings and street art to seasonal celebrations and cultural festivals, these events offer a wide range of experiences throughout the year. Santa...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties proudly announces that longtime Santa Barbara Realtor® Mark Schneidman has been named to RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers Class in the Influencer category. The national recognition honors industry professionals who drive meaningful change through leadership,...

Santa Barbara County is inviting the community back for a second round of public design workshops for the New Orcutt Library Project.

Looking for something useful around town? Goleta neighbors are giving away some great free items this week — from furniture to home accessories and even a coffee maker. Check out what’s available below!